Worth it's weight in gold - testimony

Healthy Traveling is not all doom and gloom. One of my customers told me about a recent trip to Italy. She came down with a cold after her third day. She was super excited because this was her first trip to Europe. She sent me an email after her trip telling me she used most of the medication for a cold in the kit. She used all of the cough drops as she was traveling with a coordinated tour group and did not wish to cough on the bus. So grateful she had the kit with her instead of having to locate a pharmacy for her needs. Nurse G has created a travel kit that is packed full of every day items, things that are worth their weight in gold the minute you need them. All at your fingertips. Think of travel health and your travel health preparations like a warm up to your exercise routine. The world is an amazing and exiting place to explore all the wonders, even during business travel. During business travel one can meet people from all parts of the globe and gain exposure to all types of cultures. Like any balanced exercise routine or sport, warm up before the workout or you might pull or damage a muscle. Before any travel, prepare yourself with a medical and safety warm up, like warming up your muscles before exercise. Traveling with My Travel Health Kit® may help prevent travel illness. Traveling is a great experience to meet other cultures, people and see some beautiful wonders on our planet. See my next article on 4 stages for healthy travel. Enjoy your travels and Stay Healthy. Nurse G Copyright Nurse Guardian,pllc. Use With Permission

How my immune system keeps me healthy

Your immune system is your protection against bacteria, viruses and illness. Your immune system soldiers are slow to prepare for battle and need about a month to build forts and practice with the vaccines. This practice of your immune system's soldiers are prepared for any larger battle and can create a strong defense strategy during your travels. You may want to plan a visit to your travel medicine provider at least one month before your departure. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDCP) vaccinations take up to TWO WEEKS or longer to become effective. An early visit to your travel medical provider gives your body time to ally with the vaccinations you receive and build protection. Vaccines for travel are divided into three categories: Routine, Recommended, and Required. A medical travel provider will help you figure out which vaccinations based on travel destination and other factors. Even if you have less than 4 weeks before departure, You may still benefit from shots, which medical professionals call immunizations. You may also benefit from Prescription medication and information about how to protect yourself from illness and injury while traveling. Support your troops! You can download an adult immunization record card at www.immunize.org/adultizcards/adultizcard.pdf Nurse G Copyright Nurse Guardian, pllc 2011-2014. May be used with permission from author.

Protection from Measles When Traveling

What can I do to protect myself from Measles on my international business travel? Protect yourself and your family by keeping your immunizations up to date. Traveling with a current copy of your immunizations. If you are unable to find a copy of your childhood immunizations, ask your health care provider about a vaccination schedule. Be up to date with your vaccinations before you travel. Any one of the following is evidence of measles immunity for international travelers: A.) birth before 1957. B.) Copy of childhood vaccine record showing documented injection of 2 doses of live measles virus vaccine (MMR, MMRV). C.) Current copy of documented injection of recent Measles vaccination. Especially if no childhood vaccination record is locatable. D.) Proof of immunity, a laboratory blood test for Measles titer. E.) Documentation of physician-diagnosed measles. Healthy Travels, Nurse G

UPDATED: 6 Tips for Healthy Travel

Travel Healthy with these 6 travel tips:

My first post was me making a transition from Wordpress back to blogger.
I fixed the spacing and I am so glad you came back to read this post.

Just for being a good sport about my being human and all, I have added an additional two travel tips for you. So this article is 8 tips for the price of 6!

I love a good deal- don't you?

1. Carry an updated copy your travel immunization records and leave a copy at home with a loved one. Iphone apps are available for storing your medical information or you can store a copy of your travel immunizations on a USB drive.

2. Check with your medical insurance company and check travel health coverage. More than likely, they offer little or no coverage for travel out side of the United States.

3. Travel Medical Insurance is a MUST. It is not the same as your medical insurance.I have heard more than one story in this past week about travelers using their travel medical insurance.

4. If your flight is over 5 hours, be aware there is a risk for DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) or blood clot in the leg, which could easily travel to the lungs and cause major medical problems, or death.

You may be at risk for a blood clot especially with the following;

A. Recent surgery.
B. Been diagnosed with DVT in the past.
C. Blood clotting problems.
D. A smoker

If you are at risk be sure to take frequent stretch/ walking brakes on the plane and at the airport. Talk to your doctor about additional precautions to take before and during travel.

5. If you happen to become sick during travel, you can contact the local US Embassy or Consulate if you need further assistance. The number is 1-888-407-4747 if calling from the U.S. or Canada.

6. Pack a Travel Health Kit. If you don't have time to pack a kit or find the cost of purchasing separate bottles of medication daunting. We offer My Travel Health Kit® which includes all of the following items.

A travel health kit needs to include the following over-the-counter medical and prevention items;
A. Pain relief
B. Motion sickness
C. Anti-Acids
D. Bandaids
E. Aspirin
F. Sun Screen
G. Insect Repellant
H. Travelers Diarrhea relief
I. Sleeping Aid
J. Sinus tabs
K. Cold medicine
L. Cough drops
M. Allergy relief
N. lip balm
O. Antibiotic ointment
P. Anti-fungal cream
Q. Condoms

tip 6.5
Also pack a water bottle with a micro filter, to protect yourself from travelers diarrhea.

7. If you wear eyeglasses, take an extra pair with you. Pack medicines and extra eyeglasses in your hand luggage so they will be available in case your checked luggage is lost. To be extra secure, pack a backup supply of medicines and an additional pair of eyeglasses in your checked luggage.

8. If you have allergies, reactions to any medications, foods, or insect bites, or medical problems, wear a “medical alert” bracelet or necklace. You may also wish to carry a letter from your physician explaining required treatment should you become ill potentially and cannot communicate.

Healthy Travels,

I really gave you 8.5 for the price of six! Thanks for reading this blog, I have much, much more information to share on travel health and look forward to hearing from you.

Nurse G